Research Assistant (DISE – Nanre Nafziger)

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Research Assistant Description

A 3rd or 4th year undergraduate or graduate student who is interested and familiar with Critical Race Theory, Black studies, Africana studies, education and anti-Black racism, Black studies in education, Quebec/Montreal education systems.

Position Summary / Responsibilities

• Identify current organizations working on education for Black children in Montreal

• Create a database of organizations with updated information that is verified through phone calls and check on the active status of all websites and social media

• Conduct research through interviews with Black teachers in the EMSB and surrounding school districts and current/past students on what is needed to encourage more Black students to enter into teaching, what the barriers are, and what kinds of programs would support Black students to become teachers and retain them as teachers

• Design and hold focus groups with teachers, community members, and students to create the Black Teacher Pipeline project

• Design workshop to help student complete McGill applications/visit the department and hear from students/faculty

Qualifications Required (skills and abilities, education, language skills):

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Creativity and problem-solving skills

• Community-oriented and able to reach out to and engage with diverse audiences

• Being bi-lingual in French English is helpful

• Being able to navigate the community/school ecosystem in Montreal will be of added benefit and use to this position

• Familiarity with the various school boards in Montreal will be an advantage for this position

Education/experience requirements

• Studying education with a focus on Black studies/anti-racism in education

• Education leadership/education policy studies will be an added benefit

Hourly Salary:

$24.50

Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Location:

Education Building

Supervisor:

Assistant Professor

Position Start Date:

2022-10-10

Position End Date:

2023-02-08

Deadline to Apply:

2022-10-05

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .